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ORIGINAL 173 MHz RECEIVER

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This highly sensitive receiver has been specially designed.  The simple, functional elegance of the whole receiver, coupled with the ease of operation makes it the ideal portable field unit for the practical falconer.
The receiver frequency coverage allows for simultaneous use of several transmitters without incurring co-channel interference.  For practical reasons this has been divided into three bands/channels with ultimate tuning achieved by use of a fine tune control.

The signal strength meter incorporates a useful backlight facility and there is an electronic voltage sensing unit which gives adequate warning of receiver battery failure.  Batteries are easily replaced in the field and may be expected to give up to 48 hours continuous life.

For ease of operation the on/off switch and volume/gain control are combined.  The receiver also has a high degree of immunity to car ignition noise level.

Frequency Range 173.2 - 173.275 in three bands (set by internal crystal).
Reception Mode CW with BFO.
Bandwidth (-3dB audio) 1.5KHz.
Audio Output 200mW
Power Requirements 6v from 4 AA batteries.  35mA typical current at min. volume 
(up to 48 hours use with alkaline batteries).
Features Switched Attenuator.
Signal level meter with back light.
Combined volume/sensitivity control with 100dB range.
3.5mm earphone socket.
Car ignition noise limiter.
LED electronic low battery indicator.
Housing High quality black steel case with aluminium silk screened front panel.
Overall size 16 x 9 x 5 centimetres.
Weight 623 grams (including batteries).

Each receiver is guaranteed for 12 months from date of purchase, subject to normal usage.